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Bachmann Construction Completes Restoration of Historic Garver Feed Mill; Currently Building Spaces for Additional Businesses at Garver Opening in September

Bachmann Construction Completes Restoration of Historic Garver Feed Mill; Currently Building Spaces for Additional Businesses at Garver Opening in September

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Bachmann Construction, the Madison-based general contractor for
the $15.5 million restoration of the historic Garver Feed Mill, behind Olbrich
Gardens, has completed the core renovation encompassing 60,000 square feet of
space at the Registered National Historic Landmark building.

Chicago developer Baum Revision, LLC,
retained Bachmann Construction to turn the former beet factory and later a feed
mill, into a hub for food producers and retailers plus wellness-focused
businesses.

Bachmann is currently building individual spaces for Perennial
Yoga and Surya Café, opening in mid-September, followed by Kosa Spa in late
September, according to Naomi Kroth, Bachmann project manager.

Chris Quandt, Bachmann project manager who led the 18-month
complex Garver renovation process said the strict restrictions on restoring a
historic building on the National Historic Registry required approvals for
windows, railings, brick and more from city, state and national preservation
groups. Another challenge involved demolishing old walls with no roof overhead
to provide stability. Because the 119-year old building was crumbling,
Bachmann also had to take extra safety precautions for workmen.

Al Bachmann, president of Bachmann Construction, said the
completion of the renovation, including a 13,500 square foot atrium event
center, is a fitting way to celebrate Bachmann’s 65 years as a family-owned
Madison-based business. Restoration is one of the specialties at the design-build
firm, including renovation projects at the Capitol, Olin House, University
Club, several area churches and restaurants.

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